Question

A 270 litres mixture of mango juice and lemon juice contains mango juice and lemon juice in the ratio of 7:2. How much lemon juice should be added to the mixture to make the ratio of lemon juice and mango juice equals 5:3?

A 250 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 300 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 290 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 270 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Quantity of mango juice and lemon juice in 270 litres = 210 litres and 60 litres Now the ratio of mango juice and lemon juice = 3 : 5 3 units = 210 5 units = 350 Added lemon juice = 350 – 60 = 290 litres

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